Kate Pett is director of the Asheville City Schools Foundation. One of the foundation's projects is the after-school program at Asheville Middle School.

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The foundation - a nonprofit that champions strong public schools through advocacy, grant-making and engagement - debuted unconventional partnerships, as well as expanded existing original programming.

"We have embraced collaboration as our primary strategy," Pett said. "There are so many amazing things happening in our community. We are constantly seeking unconventional partnerships and opportunities that will increase the success of our students." ...